IRB Submission Checklist

IRB Submission Checklist

Please review this checklist to ensure your human-subject submission is complete before you submit it for IRB review. These guidelines apply no matter the level of review.

The principal investigator has either a paid UC Merced faculty appointment greater than or equal to 50 percent or is a staff member or student at UC Merced. Each student applicant must have a faculty sponsor/advisor.

If needed, all school, research unit, or other compliance committee approvals have been secured before submitting the IRB study.

If using an experimental drug/device, the IND or IDE number and filing date are provided in the IRB submission.

All potential co-investigators and research personnel are listed as appropriate for the submission, and on consent forms if involved in the informed-consent process. Each research team member's role on the project is clearly defined in the narrative.

All personnel listed in the submission, including the principal investigator have completed human-subject training at the time of submission.

The purpose of the research is explained adequately.

The subject population and size is justified in the context of the proposed research (Consider providing a power analysis, if appropriate).

The equitable inclusion of women and minorities is assured.

The proposed recruitment and consent methods guarantee voluntary participation. If the proposed subject population might be vulnerable to coercion, explain how this will be minimized.